Monday, May 16, 2011

Latest Projects

This chandelier was just screaming for a makeover.

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Eventually, that wall will come down, making way for a breakfast bar in the great room. But for now, it’s a pretty green accent wall.

And the sunroom looks much sunnier now! Special thanks to the ladies who helped me cut wood paneling! We have a bunch of very talented Air Force wives!

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Eventually, we’d like full windows, but this is a nice solution for now. I’m thinking of painting this room – but what color? White? Pale grey-green? Pale blue? Pale yellow like the outside of the house? Or just leave the wood paneling…

And check out what I made yesterday!

My new entryway bench is now nicely painted (finally!) with an upholstered top. The long-wise stripes were a mistake in retrospect, but I like all the colors in the pattern.

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And these boxes are assembled (minus doors) and almost ready for implementation in basement storage. Thanks to Dad for his help!!

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And lots of flowers are coming up! I love all the splashes of color in the yard now!

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And I have rhubarb! I didn’t even know! I love living in a house previously owned by a gardener! Pie, anyone?

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View from the guestroom window – tulips, daffodils, rose bush, and lilies.

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South Dakota is pretty, huh?

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